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Caramelized French Onion Soup
Caramelized French Onion Soup
Ingredients
Makes 4 servings
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 medium Vidalia or other sweet onions, thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup calvados or brandy (optional)
- 1/2 cup apple cider or apple juice
- 5 cups vegetable broth or water
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 slices French baguette
- vegan parmesan or parmasio (optional)
Method
- In a large soup pot, heat the oil over medium heat
- Add the onions and garlic
- Cover and cook until softened
- Uncover and continue to cook until the onions are very soft and begin to caramelize
- Stir in the calvados, if using, then add the cider, broth, thyme and bay leaf and season with salt and pepper to taste
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 45 minutes to an hour to allow the flavors to mingle
- Preheat the broiler
- When ready to serve, arrange the bread slices on a baking sheet and top each with a small amount of Parmesan, if using
- Place under the broiler until toasted, about 1 minute
- Remove and discard the bay leaf
- Ladle the soup into 4 bowls, top with a toasted bread slice and serve
